West Face

2004

"The impressive 2004 West Face boasts a deep purple color as well as a big, opulent, flamboyant nose of dried herbs, high quality cigar smoke, black currants, and cherry liqueur. Spicy, intenst, and medium to full-bodied, with plenty of sweet tannin and a lush texture, it can be drunk over the next decade."

Robert Parker, Jr.
The Wine Advocate, 91 - 93 Points

The Wine

The grapes for West Face are grown on the steep slopes of Ferrari-Carano's LookOut Mountain which sits at the junction of Alexander Valley, Knights Valley and Chalk Hill appellations. This spectacular mountain vineyard boasts 360 degree views, soaring in elevation from 500 to 1,400 feet, with soils deep, red and rich with nutrients. This site produces a wine with armoas of mocha, blackberry and caramel balanced by a plush middle palate of ripe blackberry, cherry and currant. Earthy, smoky notes pose as a prelude to finishing flavors of toffee, espresso and chocolate while attractive tannins yield a delicious finish that lasts several months.

Wine Statistics

Varietal Composition: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah
Cooperage: 22 months in French oak barrels
Analysis: TA: .56 pH: 3.82 Alcohol: 14.9%
Bottled: September 2006